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HeLa Cells  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The first continuously cultured human malignant CELL LINE, derived from the cervical carcinoma of Henrietta Lacks. These cells are used for, among other things, VIRUS CULTIVATION and PRECLINICAL DRUG EVALUATION assays.

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  • French

  • Cellule HeLa
  • Lignée cellulaire HeLa
  • Lignée HeLa

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LSHGZWWN-F

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